A Day at the Beach
Grammar focus: Past Simple — irregular verbs (high-frequency only)
Communicative goal: Talk about a finished past experience in simple sentences.
The beach is a popular place for people of all ages. Families, friends, and couples go there to relax and enjoy the day. The sun shines, the ocean looks blue, and the sand feels warm under their feet. Some people sit on towels or beach chairs, while others walk near the water and watch the waves.
Children play with balls, build sandcastles, and run along the shore. Parents talk, rest, and take care of their kids. Food stands sell ice cream, drinks, and snacks, and many people stop to buy something cold.
The beach is full of movement, sound, and life. It is a place where people spend time together and enjoy simple moments.
Instructions:
- We use the simple past to talk about a day at the beach that is finished.
- First, read what people usually do at the beach.
- Then, read what I did on my last visit to the beach.
- Pay attention to the verbs.
| Order | What people generally do at the beach (General / Usually true) | What I did on my last visit to the beach (One finished day) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Families, friends, and couples go to the beach to relax. | I went to the beach with my family. |
| 2 | The sun shines, and the ocean looks blue. | The sun shone, and the ocean looked beautiful. |
| 3 | Some people sit on towels or beach chairs. | We sat on towels near the water. |
| 4 | Children play with balls on the sand. | I played with a ball on the sand. |
| 5 | Some people sit on towels or beach chairs. | We built sandcastles together. |
